Rosie Russell - Five shining stars for Posie Pixie Book 1 from "The Whimsy Wood Series."
Author Sarah Hill and illustrator Sarah Mauchline presents an adorable tale called "Posie Pixie and the Copper Kettle" Book 1.
Readers will enjoy rich words, charming drawings, and a story filled with fun and imagination! I am looking forward to more books from the "Whimsy Wood Series" as "Posie Pixie" has won my heart!
Thank you Sarah Hill for allowing me to win this copy through one of your contests!

A HUNDRED VERSES FROM OLD JAPAN

This book was especially republished to raise funds for these charities & many more...

33% of the publishers profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities.

A GREAT READ FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN EASTERN POETRY

THE Hyaku-nin-isshiu, or 'Single Verses by a Hundred People', were collected together in A.D. 1235. They are placed in approximate chronological order, and range from about the year 670. Perhaps what strikes one most in connection with the Hyaku-nin-isshiu is the date when the verses were written; most of them were produced before the time of the Norman Conquest (AD 1066), and one cannot but be struck with the advanced state of art and culture in Japan at a time when Europe was still in a very elementary stage of civil development.

The Collection consists almost entirely of love-poems and what the editor calls picture-poems, intended to bring before the mind's eye some well-known scene in nature; and it is marvellous what effect little thumbnail sketches are compressed within thirty-one syllables. Some show the cherry blossoms which are doomed to fall, the dewdrops scattered by the wind, the mournful cry of the wild deer on the mountains, the dying crimson of the fallen maple leaves, the weird sadness of the cuckoo singing in the moonlight, and the loneliness of the recluse in the mountain wilds; while those verses which appear to be of a more cheerful type are rather of the nature of the 'Japanese smile', described by Lafcadio Hearn as a mask to hide the real feelings.

Japanese poetry differs very largely from anything we are used to in the West. It has no rhyme or alliteration, and little, if any, rhythm, as we understand it. The verses in this Collection are all what are called Tanka which has five lines and thirty-one syllables, arranged thus: 5-7-5-7-7 which is an unusual metre for Western ears. For this translation the editor has adopted a five-lined verse of 8-6-8-6-6 metre, with the second, fourth, and fifth lines rhyming, in the hope of retaining at least some resemblance to the original form, while at the same time making the sound more familiar to English readers.

33% of the publishers profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.

Excerpt from A HUNDRED VERSES FROM OLD JAPAN

THE EMPEROR TENCHI - TENCHI TENN

OUT in the fields this autumn day
They're busy reaping grain;
I sought for shelter neath this roof,
But fear I sought in vain,
My sleeve is wet with rain.

NOTE: The Emperor Tenchi reigned from A.D. 668 to 671, his capital was Otsu, not far from Kyto, and he is chiefly remembered for his kindness and benevolence. It is related, that one day he was scaring birds away, while the harvesters were gathering in the crop, and, when a shower of rain came on, he took shelter in a neighbouring hut; it was, however, thatched only with coarse rushes, which did not afford him much protection, and this is the incident on which the verse is founded.

Table of Contents for A HUNDRED VERSES FROM OLD JAPAN

1. TENCHI TENN

2. JIT TENN

3. KAKI-NO-MOTO NO HITOMARO

4. YAMABE NO AKAHITO

5. SARU MARU TAIU

6. CH-NAGON YAKAMOCHI

7. ABE NO NAKAMARO

8. KIZEN HSHI

9. ONO NO KOMACHI

10. SEMI MARU

11. SANGI TAKAMURA

12. SJ HENJ

13. YZEI IN

14. KAWARA NO SADAIJIN

15. KWK TENN

16. CH-NAGON ARIWARA NO YUKI-HIRA

17. ARIWARA NO NARI-HIRA ASON

18. FUJIWARA NO TOSHI-YUKI ASON

19. ISE

20. MOTO-YOSHI SHINN

21. SOSEI HSHI

22. BUNYA NO YASUHIDE

23. YE NO CHISATO

24. KWAN-KE

25. SANJ UDAIJIN

26. TEI-SHIN K

27. CH-NAGON KANESUKE

28. MINAMOTO NO MUNE-YUKI ASON

29. SHI-KCHI NO MITSUNE

30. NIBU NO TADAMINE

31. SAKA-NO-UYE NO KORENORI

32. HARUMICHI NO TSURAKI

33. KINO TOMONORI

34. FUJIWARA NO OKI-KAZE

35. KINO TSURA-YUKI

36. KIYOWARA NO FUKA-YABU

37. BUNYA NO ASAYASU

38. UKON

39. SANGI HITOSHI

40. TAIRA NO KANEMORI

41. NIBU NO TADAMI

42. KIYOWARA NO MOTO-SUKE

43. CH-NAGON YATSU-TADA

44. CH-NAGON ASA-TADA

45. KEN-TOKU KO

46. S NE-YOSHI-TADA

47. YE-KEI HSHI

48. MINAMOTO NO SHIGE-YUKI

49. NAKATOMI NO YOSHI-NOBU ASON

50. FUJIWARA NO YOSHITAKA

51. FUJIWARA NO SANEKATA ASON

52. FUJIWARA NO MICHI-NOBU ASON

53. UDAISH MICHI-TSUNA NO HAHA

54. GID-SANSHI NO HAHA

55. DAI-NAGON KINT

56. IZUMI SHIKIBU

57. MURASAKI SHIKIBU

58. DAINI NO SAMMI

59. AKAZOME EMON

60. KO-SHIKIBU NO NAISHI

61. ISE NO TAIU

62. SEI SH-NAGON

63. SAKY TAIU MICHIMASA

64. GON CH-NAGON SADA-YORI

65. SAGAMI

66. DAISJ GYSON

67. SUWO NO NAISHI

68. SANJ IN

69. N-IN HOSHI

70. RIY-ZEN HOSHI

71. DAI-NAGON TSUNE-NOBU

72. YSHI NAISHINN KE KII

73. GON CH-NAGON MASAFUSA

74. MINAMOTO NO TOSHI-YORI ASON

75. FUJIWARA NO MOTOTOSHI

76. HSH-JI NYD SAKI NO KWAMBAKU DAIJDAIJIN

77. SUTOKU IN

78. MINAMOTO NO KANEMASA

79. SAKY NO TAIU AKI-SUKE

80. TAIKEN MON-IN HORIKAWA

81. GO TOKUDAI-JI SADAIJIN

82. D-IN HOSHI

83. KW-TAI-KG NO TAIU TOSHI-NARI

84. FUJIWARA NO KIYO-SUKE ASON

85. SHUN-YE HSHI

86. SAIGY HSHI

87. JAKU-REN HSHI

88. KWKA MON-IN NO BETTO

89. SHIKISHI NAISHINN

90. IMPU MON-IN NO SUKE

91. GO-KY-GOKU SESSH SAKI NO DAIJDAIJIN

92. NIJ IN SANUKI

93. KAMAKURA UDAIJIN

94. SANGI MASATSUNE

95. SAKI NO DAISJ JIYEN

96. NYD SAKI DAIJDAIJIN

97. GON CHU-NAGON SADA-IYE

98. JNII IYE-TAKA

99. GOTOBA NO IN

100. JUN-TOKU IN

Write a review

No-one has reviewed this product yet, but we have reviews for related products.

Rosie RussellFive shining stars for Posie Pixie Book 1 from "The Whimsy Wood Series."
Author Sarah Hill and illustrator Sarah Mauchline presents an adorable tale called "Posie Pixie and the Copper Kettle" Book 1.
Readers will enjoy rich words, charming drawings, and a story filled with fun and imagination! I am looking forward to more books from the "Whimsy Wood Series" as "Posie Pixie" has won my heart!
Thank you Sarah Hill for allowing me to win this copy through one of your contests!

DBR BooksWhimsy Wood is a magical and inspiring place where good things happen, and treasures can be found in the oddest of places! Posie Pixie’s unusual ‘finds’ enlightens one to the concept of everything and everyone has a purpose in life. Engaging, whimsical, and endearing, Posie Pixie takes us on another adventure in her enchanted forest Whimsy Wood, to once again capture the heart and true magic of kindness and friendship!

PHILLIP DAVIESAn enchanting cornucopia of welsh legends.Dylan Thomas told me that he loved the fragments that he had been able to read.These tales have captured the mystery and majesty of the Principality.Well done.Dai iawn.

MichaelThe Kalevala, the book that inspired Tolkien to write the Silmarillion, is not for the faint of heart! at 22,975 verses it is truly an Epic Poem. A fantastic translation for any student of finnish culture - the Kalevala translation by JM Crawford is one of the few that attempts to preserve the original finnish metre! A great work, and fast delivery from Abela!

KarlMany people have heard of the Hopi Indians, but few know their history. Written at the turn of the 20th Century, this great book reminded me of a civilisation that is fast disappearing. Abela Publishing were fast and efficient, can't fault them!

AnonymousThe great Incan civilization had a huge affect on the culture of South America, great to read about their tales in this volume! Very fast delivery and easy checkout with Abela! Being able to pay by Paypal was a real plus!

Sam CrossA gateway to the world of Russian myth and legend, a truly interesting (and entertaining) read. The Story of Ivan and the Daughter of the Sun was especially good! Excellent service from Abela, as always.

Gerry O'Donohoereally pleased to get a book of traditional Celtic fairy tales to read to the kids, the book benefits the princes trust too - an added bonus. Payment and delivery were really easy, I would recommend Abela publishing

Worldwide Delivery

We deliver to destinations all over the world, and here at Abela, we have some of the best rates in the book industry.

We charge shipping dependant on the book you have ordered and where in the world you are ordering from. This will be shown below the price of the book.

The delivery time is typically dependant on where in the world you are ordering from, Should you need a estimated delivery time, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our packaging and damage rates are very low. In the unlikely event there is damage please contact us before returning your item, as you may have to pay for return shipping, if you have not let us know.

Returns

Due to the nature of books being read then returned for a refund, unfortunately we do not accept returns unless the item is damaged and we are notified ON THE DAY OF DELIVERY.